2013 Board of DirectorsPictured: [front row] Melissa Klindtworth, Crystal Hazes, Schawn Hardesty, [2nd row] Eloisa Williams, Tiffany Cooks, Emily Deleon, Laurel Bunker, [3rd row] Donna Walker, Paul Glaser, Jarren Kinch Officers:President Eloisa WilliamsEloisa Williams, of Spokane, Washington, is serving her second term as WSRID President. Prior to her current position, she served as WSRID Director for 2 years. A graduate from the ITP at Spokane Falls Community College she later earned her CI, CT, and NIC certifications. Since 2002, Eloisa has been deeply involved in the Professional Development Committee in the Spokane area and firmly believes "If you want something done, you must be willing to assist in making it happen." In addition to her primary work in post-secondary education, she is a freelance interpreter with a special interest in medical assignments. When she can, Eloisa spends time in her garden or reading books. However, the most cherished time is spent with grandchildren. Vice President Donna WalkerDonna Walker, CI, CT, NIC-Advanced, SC:L is the Vice President of WSRID and lives and works as a community interpreter in Spokane, Washington. She graduated from Spokane Falls Community College in 1996 and has great passion for the profession of Interpreting. Not only does she enjoy working in the field of interpreting she greatly enjoys teaching interpreter workshops and mentoring new interpreters. Donna has served as the East Side Professional Development Chair person from 2000-2006 and 2008-2011. She was co-chair for the 2004 and 2009 WSRID State Conferences. She also served on the 2005-2007 WSRID Board as a director. For fun Donna loves to scrapbook, golf, hike, camp and spend time with family and friends. Her greatest joy is spending time with her 2 year old grandson, Waylen. Secretary Tiffany Cooks
Secretary Courtney Coddington![]() Courtney Coddington is the incoming Secretary for WSRID, a Seattle Central ITP graduate of the class of 2005, she also has her Bachelors and Masters Degrees in Criminology. She currently lives in Kent, WA and works primarily in the VRS setting, but continues to freelance in the greater Seattle area and carries NIC certification. Courtney balances her professional life with volunteer positions within the American Red Cross and local police department. Her free time outside of work and volunteer activities is spent with close friends and family, traveling, knitting, testing out new recipes, and training for an upcoming triathlon. Treasurer Jarren KinchJarren Kinch is the treasurer for WSRID, in his third year on the board, and second year as treasurer. He currently lives in Lynnwood, WA, and works primarily in the post-secondary education setting, with some VRS and freelance. He is certified NIC-A, and also a trained TypeWell transcriber. He first became involved with sign language and interpreting after working with a Deaf coworker, and enjoyed ASL as his foreign language requirement so much that he continued through the ITP program at S.C.C.C. He then got his B.A. in General Studies: Humanities from Central Washington University. He also plays the tenor saxophone, and is a lifetime member of the Husky Marching Band Alumni Association. Member-at-Large Emily Deleon
Directors:Caroline Allen
Laurel Bunker
Paul Glaser
Schawn Hardesty
Mark Hoshi
Melissa Klindtworth
Crystal Hazes
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